The Texas Panhandle gets its name for its proximity to the handle-shaped portion of its neighbor, Oklahoma. It is the state's least populated region. A total of almost 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Hartley County, Texas, recently; the value of all Hartley County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale was nearly $89 million. Hartley County ranks 240th out of 254 counties in the state for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms and ranches for sale in Hartley County, Dalhart featured the most land for sale. Agriculture and farming drives the Hartley County economy, with 255 farms recorded in the county during the U.S. Census in 2012. Farming activities in Hartley County generate annual revenues of $14 million, the majority of which comes from livestock products. Hartley County is Texas's 27th largest county (1,463 square miles). It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of Texas.